Investor of the Year Awards 2021
The moment IOTY grew from a competition into a nationwide platform.Dana Boonzaier secured the 2019 title in a year defined by increased engagement
and broader involvement from investors nationwide.
About Dana Boonzaier
Dana Boonzaier, the Investor of the Year winner for 2019, is a Bloemfontein-based property investor who built his success through focus, education and consistent growth. A physiotherapist by profession, he now works part-time due to the strength of his property portfolio.
Key highlights of Dana’s journey:
• Began investing in 2008 with a clear focus on the student accommodation market in Bloemfontein
• Successfully doubled his entire property portfolio in the 18 months leading up to the awards
• Balances his physiotherapy work with his property investments
• Credits his wife, Sandra, and their children, Christian and Zandri, as his greatest motivation
• Strong believer in property education and continuous learning
• Values the role of networks such as SA Property Investors Network in supporting growth
• Passionate about adding value to others through both physiotherapy and property
• Provides accommodation, employment and education to others, contributing positively to South Africa’s development